Via Ferrata in the South of France

The best Via Ferrata routes in the South of France

Via ferrata gives you the exposure of rock climbing without the risk. It’s the perfect activity for adventurous families and groups as no previous experience is required. Climb to great heights on fixed rung systems that wind their way up rock faces in the mountains of Provence.

The south of France, with its vertical limestone slabs, has loads of excellent via ferrata routes. And many of those at lower altitudes are accessible year round. Routes are graded based on a combination of their difficulty and their length. While less physically demanding than rock climbing, you still get the buzz of being up high, and you’ll find completing a via ferrata a hugely rewarding experience.

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Where to do Via Ferrata in the South of France

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Alpes-Maritimes via ferrata

The Alpes-Maritimes is one of France’s top destinations for Via Ferrata due to the region’s magnificently varied geography and huge fun-factor of the routes. Scale the high altitude peaks of Mercantour National Park, enjoy the beautiful shaded gorge of the Vésubie valley and experience an underground route in the Alpine foothills of Grasse.

Via Ferrata Les Canyons de Lantosque – Lantosque

The setting of the Lantosque via ferrata in a canyon an hour inland from Nice is superb. The route gets progressively more difficult as you go, making it ideal for anyone new to the sport, with some moderately difficult final sections, including a heart thumping high ropes crossing.Time required: 3h. Max altitude: 500 m. Height gain: + 100 m.Route length: 950 m. Grade: Moderate.Season: April – October. Lat long: 43.959600, 7.310300

Alpes de Haute-Provence via ferrata

Steep Alpine rivers have carved sheer walls through the limestone and sandstone of the Alpes de Haute-Provence. Alongside some of France’s legendary climbing venues, via ferrata routes allow mere mortals to experience the thrill of vertical ascent. From La Grande Fistoire adjacent to the Ubaye Valley to the Couloir Samson Via Cordata in Verdon and the Rocher de Neuf Heures in Dignes, experience big wall via ferrata at its best.

Via Ferrata de la Grande Fistoire – La Motte-du-Caire

La Grande Fistoire via ferrata is located in the village of Le Caire near the Lac de Serre-Ponçon, 20 minutes drive north of Sisteron. The 250 m high limestone cliff features a series of ladders, holds and bridges, but the highlight has to be the 3 successive zip-lines (150 m, 130 m et 220 m). The is without doubt one of the best routes in France. Contact Vertical Ubaye for guiding and equipment.Time required: 2-4h. Max altitude: 1100 m. Height gain: + 250 m.Route length: 930 m. Grade: Difficult/Very Difficult.Season: Year round. Lat long: 44.377866, 6.068058